Do You Need a DBS Check?
The simplest definition of regulated activity is work that a barred person must not do.
Regulated activity with children is made up of either:
- what activity a person does as part of their job and how often they do it
- where the work takes place and how often the person will work there
However, that can take many forms, potentially including work you are asking volunteers or part-time staff to do.
The best place to check if you need to consider DBS is the government’s own guidance – Regulated activity with children. This guidance includes sections on Specified activities with children and what you need to consider and Specified establishments with children .
You might also find the DBS eligibility guidance useful.
If you have specific queries you can contact the The DBS Regional Outreach service who can answer DBS-related queries and provide advice via phone/email. They also have a short video describing what they do (in the video they only mention two regions but they are now across all regions).
